Nebraska wins series in Arizona

Nebraska wins series in Arizona

A wild back-and-forth affair, including a six-run third inning by the Huskers, gave Nebraska its first series win of the season as they took down Grand Canyon, 10-8, in the weekend finale on Sunday afternoon at Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark. Nebraska (4-3) scored 10 runs on nine hits with…
Huskers pick up win number 20 this season

Huskers pick up win number 20 this season

Juwan Gary had 18 of his career-high 22 points in the second half, as Nebraska picked up its 20th win of the season with a 73-55 win over Minnesota Sunday evening. Gary hit 7-of-13 shots from the field, including a career-high four 3-pointers in posting his third career 20-point game for…
Senators Want a Strong Packers and Stockyards Act

Senators Want a Strong Packers and Stockyards Act

Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester and Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley wrote a letter asking colleagues to help assure the strong enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. They’re asking other senators to oppose any policy rider in the 2024 Ag Appropriations Bill that would prevent the USDA from enforcing the…
Creighton Men upset by St. John’s

Creighton Men upset by St. John’s

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- Trey Alexander had a season-high 31 points but it wasn't enough as St. John's built a 13-point halftime lead and hung on for an 80-66 victory over No. 15 Creighton on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. St. John's improved to 16-12 on the season and 8-9 in…
Husker Softball splits on Final Day of Mary Nutter Classic

Husker Softball splits on Final Day of Mary Nutter Classic

The Nebraska softball team led No. 20 Utah 5-0 after four innings only to see the Utes score the game's final nine runs and rally for a 9-5 victory Sunday at the Mary Nutter Classic in Cathedral City, Calif. Billie Andrews and Samantha Bland homered during Nebraska's five-run third inning,…
SNAP restaurant meal program considered

SNAP restaurant meal program considered

The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a bill that seeks to address food insecurity among vulnerable populations in Nebraska. LB920, introduced by Omaha Sen. Terrell McKinney, would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to establish a Restaurant Meals Program no later than July 1,…
SEM secures spot in Lincoln

SEM secures spot in Lincoln

SUMNER - It will be back to back years that the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller boys basketball team will be playing at the state basketball tournament. A big defensive fourth quarter by the Mustangs, propelled them past Lawrence Nelson 46-40 Saturday for the D2-3 District Final. Two separate quarters swung the game in…
Public meetings to be held this week on NPPD’s proposed R-Project

Public meetings to be held this week on NPPD’s proposed R-Project

BROKEN BOW - A pair of public meetings will be held this week regarding Nebraska Public Power District's proposed R-Project. The meetings will be held Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Prairie Arts Center in North Platte and Thursday, Feb. 29 from 1 p.m. to…
Nebraska falls in Arizona

Nebraska falls in Arizona

Nebraska fell 7-5 in the third game of its four-game series at Grand Canyon on Saturday night at Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark. Nebraska (3-3) scored five runs on 11 hits and two errors, while GCU (5-2) totaled seven runs on 11 hits. Will Walsh got the no-decision after giving…